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I am curious as to why Mary does not file an IRS 673 form for tax exemption when residing outside the US for more than 330 days/year. We have been living in Japan for the past 12 years, and we do not pay taxes in the US, except for FICA. We would have to pay Japanese tax though if we weren't working for the US military on SOFA status. But when I retire to Spain next year, I will just file a 673 for exemption. I won't be paying taxes in Spain either because my SS comes from having taught for a public university, and according to lawyers in Spain, Spain would exempt me for that reason. Otherwise, I would be paying taxes on my SS in Spain, not the US.

I’m sorry but… WHAT IS THIS GUY TALKING ABOUT?? I think he was stuck in his apartment the whole time while in Peru… ‘cause there are definitely LOTS of fun activities to do in Lima.. why do you think there are plenty of articles naming it as one the best places to tour not just in Peru?? Besides walking along on the but in Latin America? Along the green coast …you can do parachuting 🪂, you can run and join exercise groups, or ride a bicycle and check the gorgeous scenery..you can picnic, play chess, you can also surf or take lessons and learn how to…you can join the concerts and food festivals they sometimes open up in that coast too, you can join the fun parties and clubs that open up along the beach or in the center of the city… there are plenty of activities to in the inner city as well, like checking out the museums, joining food tours, go to the fun mixology bars, or pisco/wine tastings, checkout the archeology sites, join the culture expositions they do in the square, go to the multitude of parks and checkout the free exhibitions of paintings/plays/dances, checkout the catacombs or the abundant art all through the city displayed in churches, museums, parks.. including the famous water fountain park…and obviously do the regular things people do in other countries like go to the movies, restaurants, arcades etc. There are just A LOT of things to do in Lima that you really wouldn’t get bored at all…there are everyday activities in the open too…also Lima definitely has a metro, an underground one and an elevated one… it’s not just buses and taxis… so this guy is way OFF… and that’s when I really feel his account of living there FLOPS…… he needed to walk around in Lima to realize what he is missing out on.

The great thing about France that in many regions rents are very affordable. In the larger cities (like Paris) rents can be very excessive.

What about altitude sickness?

Man this guest is all over the place. Lovable but can’t seem to hold a thought.

Whats the Black market rate for USD

Sorry. In my opinion, the whole expat trend is not that good for Italy. The nation already has a very low birth rate and needs people in their working age to keep things going, instead. The italian NHS is based on a lifelong compulsory contribution by every worker. Young people finance the health system with taxes at a stage of their lives when they do not need much health services, in anticipation of when they will need it most. By contrast expats are generally elderly people who have never paid for the system (they only have a private insurance that does not flow into the Italian NHS) and, because of their age, they are more demanding in term of health services. Due the progressive aging of the population, relative reduction of tax payers and a lot of management issues, the italian NHS is lacking resources and is already worsening year by year. So basically expats widely utilize a collapsing health care system which they never contributed for, in a fast aging society.

Eu olho esse tipo de vídeo de um estrangeiro que vive no Brasil fala com tanto entusiasmo e das vantagens de como as coisas são baratas... eu não me conformo como a maioria dos brasileiros não pode usufruir de tantas coisas boas que são faladas nesse vídeo... é muito injusto o nosso país ser "barato" demais para quem chega aqui com um punhado de dólares e espalha isso para outros estrangeiros, espero que mais brasileiros possam ser beneficiados não apenas por entrada de dólares na nossa economia, mas que esses dólares possam de uma certa forma atingir mais brasileiros seja por geracao direta de mais empregos e pagamento de impostos proporcional no uso dos serviços publicos... e das coisas "boas" que foram faladas nesse vídeo... pois a realidade que 80% da população não tem acesso a metade das coisas que foram faladas nesse vídeo. Do contrário as coisas continuarão inflacionadas e mais "caras" para justamente aqueles que não tem um punhado de dólares...

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From around the 25 min. mark, Ramona comes alive! She's on fire! lol. Reckon she'll be hunting Ray down. The chemistry was electric!.....

Agree, the gay's are very creative. When i was there last year there was the mardi gras through the streets, and plenty of creative gay events each week. The pride flag was flying atop a local govt building. All in all, Montevideo is gay friendly, with multiple gay businesses, cafes, shops and supermarkets, bars and fashion outlets catering to the LGBTQI+ community. Probably 30-40% of businesses. ty 4 gr8 vid. Ramona is a treasure trove.

What about French citizenship?

Great info. Can you get them to do a similar presentation on Spain?

It’s my understanding that reciprocity exists with only a few states. The following U.S. states have a driver’s license reciprocity with France: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Florida and Connecticut.

It’s my understanding that reciprocity exists with only a few states. The following U.S. states have a driver’s license reciprocity with France: Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Florida and Connecticut.

Great information. There are rumors that the new Prime Minister, Barnier will need to ally with Le Pen's party, and that they are looking to impose a 3-5 year moratorium on non-EU migration to France. Does she have any insight into likelihood this? Appreciate the content, thanks.

All countries have safe areas and not so safe areas. Travelers tend to stick to the safer areas thus giving the impression these countries are more safe than their home country.

She was great, and i understand why she couldn't quote insurance premiums. But for many retirees, health insurance costs would be prohibitive!

Urubamba city today has around 20k people.

Private insurance is not extremely expensive, for 100 USD you get almost top tier insurance, 200 if you are 50+ for prime insurance. Most Peruvians make 400-500 USD and have insurance for 20-50 usd although there are many "solidarity" clinics that are cheaper. Of course outside of Cusco there are many peasant towns and communities and they do make less than average. Public health has money for good treatment but is lost in corruption and the public hospitals don't actually get the budget they should.

XLNT interview . a very reasonable set of requirements . 18k of passive income as opposed to 31k for a single retiree in Italy and I hear their Medical system is Top Notch .

Great information. Does the minimum savings go up for families with children?

Good interview!

Language is the key ! -- Not everyone knows it - so it would be - "very uncomfortable" - living in any country w/o the language skills. -?- ALSO > people define "affordable" differently. --- His rent alone (!) is like for 2 months budget total expenses in Siem Reap Cambodia -- or -- Lipa City Philippines ?!? Retired seniors w/o language skills can find S E Asia - where cost of living is so much lower and English is easier to get by with ! --- He is unique being a French language teacher - and - coming from an expensive area of the US - certainly makes it appear more affordable.

Nowhere is safe, america is just very dangerous

I had fun on the chicken bus! I actually lived in Ciudad Vieja, just outside Antigua. Took the chicken bus all the time. It's so much fun

We lived in Antigua Guatemala as expats and did our border run to Belize via boat! We had to be out of the country for 3 days and we loved every minute of being in Belize , then came back to Guatemala.

Is it safe to walk in Bogota with a crime rate????

Free healthcare isn't free. It's actually way more expensive than private, and very poorly run. It's better in the souther states. Just try going to the North/northeast and having this "amazing free healthcare experience" and tell me later what you think. If you have a life threatening emergency, you better off visiting a church.

My wife is African and I'm retired European (Ireland) and we've applied for a visa to Argentina. I spoke Spanish in the past and am curious about the pensionado program.

It's not so cheap anymore. NBNA No British need apply

I love your interviews. Wonderful choice of real people living different lifestyles and this is a lovely couple with real life information.You always ask the questions I want answers to. Thank you all for your time and effort. Grazie Mille😊

Really good interview. You always ask the questions I and others want to know. Thank you!The Consulate requires 31,000€ per person or 38,000€ per couple passive income. For the US, each consulate has leeway and may require more. For example, Miami Consulate requires 60,000€ for a couple. They also require a credit report which is not mentioned on the consulate website. The € required has to be PASSIVE income. Social security, pension or annuities for example. It has to show you are getting a check without doing anything. 401ks, Roth IRAs and savings do not count for passive income. They will not consider it. He had to have some other passive income other than $1200 in Social Security. I think he said something about land, so maybe he was renting it out and that would be passive income. He wasn’t clear, but maybe he had a lawyer submit the paperwork and didn’t really know the details. I appreciate the time both of you gave to this interview Grazie mille😊

How old is Will? Retirement age or younger?

They should cut that passive income requirement in half...unless they like having all those empty cities....somene can afford to buy a property but not the passive income...doesnt make sense

Great stuff. I will look him up. I'm am Minnesota electrician retired. Soon

Thanks, like maps and presentation

Great interview! Thank you

Have lived in San Luis Potosi and Rosarito Beach. Locals do NOT make friends with us. They do NOT even look at you.

How much do you need to be allowed to live there? $31,500??

socialized medicine sucks....try getting a timely operation if you are really sick.....ask me how i know

1 x-ray in the U.S. cost my Sister $400. She did not have private insurance. She died 6 months later. Having paid taxes for 50 years including property taxes.

"Julius Caesar" - Fearful of his power and domination of the state, a group of senators led by Brutus and Cassius assassinated Caesar on the Ides of March (15 March) 44 BC. CAN YOU REALLY TRUST ITALIANS & ADMINISTRATION / BUREAUCRACY ??????

It would be good to know if someone already successfully received the funds to move there. What are the cost breakdown for visa and timeline.

Very interesting! We thought Paris would be way too expensive but looks doable. Germany required 10,000 euros in a bank account.

Living in France for 18 years. It’s health care is superior to anything in USA and affordable. Food is superior too. Problem now in Europe is debt like in USA. Before end game arrives in USA & France, France proposing to tax wealth over a certain amount 90% as well as income & inheritance. They will also require French to list everything they own to be their collateral. Additionally, all communications are tracked leaving no privacy to ask questions or make comments anywhere.

5:21 these are lies! Hod can men ever tell the truth??? They are leaving for WOMEN!!! Nothing else. Which is why he would call Indonesia and Panama better places. Women are much more easily accessible

I planned on retiring there because they use the USD. Then I realized USD is going to crash to zero in 2029-2030ish. That’s the end game for the USD. It will be dangerous to live there and worse than the pandemic when there were no job.

They prefer italian descent people to return

Sicily has wsy to many people looks way to crowded.